Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the prohibited uses of AgentSearch's AI-powered search service. This policy is designed to protect our users, our service, and the broader internet community from irresponsible or illegal uses of our technology.

By using AgentSearch, you agree to comply with this AUP. Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.

2. General Principles

You agree to use AgentSearch:

In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
In a manner that respects the rights and dignity of others
Responsibly and ethically
Without causing harm to our service, users, or third parties
In accordance with our Terms of Service

3. Prohibited Activities

3.1 Illegal Activities

You may NOT use AgentSearch to:

Engage in or promote illegal activities
Violate any local, state, national, or international law
Facilitate fraud, scams, or financial crimes
Plan, coordinate, or execute criminal activities
Infringe upon intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patents)
Access, use, or distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
Facilitate human trafficking or exploitation

3.2 Harmful Content

You may NOT use AgentSearch to generate, search for, or distribute:

Content that promotes violence, terrorism, or extremism
Hate speech or content that incites discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
Content that harasses, bullies, or threatens individuals
Self-harm or suicide-related content
Graphic violence or gore
Malware, viruses, or malicious code
Spam or unsolicited commercial content

3.3 Privacy Violations

You may NOT:

Attempt to identify, dox, or stalk individuals
Share private or personal information without consent
Impersonate others or create fake identities
Use the service to collect personal data from third parties
Violate others' privacy rights or data protection laws

3.4 Security and System Abuse

You may NOT:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or networks
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems
Bypass security measures, rate limits, or access controls
Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data from our service
Overload or attempt to disable our infrastructure (DoS/DDoS attacks)
Reverse engineer our AI models or proprietary technology
Share or resell your API keys or account credentials
Create multiple accounts to circumvent rate limits or restrictions

3.5 Misinformation and Manipulation

You may NOT use AgentSearch to:

Deliberately generate or spread false information or propaganda
Create deepfakes or manipulated media to deceive others
Manipulate search results or game our ranking algorithms
Conduct coordinated inauthentic behavior or astroturfing campaigns
Interfere with elections or democratic processes

3.6 Abuse of AI Models

You may NOT:

Attempt to jailbreak or manipulate our AI models to bypass safety filters
Use the service to train competing AI models without permission
Extract or reconstruct our training data
Use the service for adversarial testing without prior authorization

3.7 Commercial Abuse

You may NOT:

Resell or redistribute our service without a commercial license
Use free tier accounts for commercial purposes
Violate intellectual property rights of content sources
Use the service to compete directly with AgentSearch

3.8 Resource Abuse

You may NOT:

Exceed rate limits or usage quotas repeatedly
Use the service for cryptocurrency mining
Submit intentionally malformed or malicious queries
Abuse free trials or promotional offers

4. Monitoring and Enforcement

4.1 Automated Detection

We use automated systems to detect and prevent prohibited activities, including:

Content filtering and moderation
Rate limiting and abuse detection
Anomaly detection for unusual usage patterns
Security monitoring for unauthorized access attempts

4.2 Human Review

Suspicious activity may be flagged for human review. Our team may investigate:

Reported violations from users or third parties
Unusual usage patterns detected by our systems
High-volume or automated queries

4.3 User Reports

Users can report violations through our feedback system or by contacting abuse@agentsearch.com. All reports are reviewed promptly.

5. Consequences of Violations

Violations of this AUP may result in one or more of the following actions:

5.1 Warning

First-time minor violations may result in a warning and request to cease the activity.

5.2 Temporary Suspension

Repeated or moderate violations may result in temporary account suspension (7-30 days).

5.3 Permanent Termination

Serious violations (e.g., illegal activity, security attacks) will result in immediate account termination without refund.

5.4 Legal Action

We reserve the right to:

Report illegal activities to law enforcement
Cooperate with investigations and legal proceedings
Pursue civil or criminal action for damages
Share information with affected third parties

5.5 API Access Revocation

API abuse will result in immediate revocation of API keys and potential account termination.

6. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates this AUP:

Email: abuse@agentsearch.com
Feedback Widget: Use the in-app feedback button
Support: support@agentsearch.com

Please include:

Description of the violation
Links or screenshots (if applicable)
Date and time of occurrence
Any additional relevant information

7. Appeals Process

If your account has been suspended or terminated for an alleged AUP violation:

Contact appeals@agentsearch.com within 30 days
Provide your account information and explanation
We will review your appeal within 5-7 business days
Decisions on appeals are final

8. Third-Party Content

AgentSearch aggregates content from various third-party sources. While we make reasonable efforts to filter harmful content:

We are not responsible for third-party content accuracy or legality
Search results may contain content that violates this AUP
Users should report problematic search results
We continuously improve our filtering systems

9. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies in accordance with applicable laws. We may disclose user information:

In response to valid legal requests (subpoenas, warrants)
To prevent imminent harm or danger
To protect our rights, property, or users
To comply with legal obligations

10. Responsible AI Use

We are committed to responsible AI development and use. We expect users to:

Use AI-generated content responsibly
Verify information before acting on it
Disclose when content is AI-generated (where appropriate)
Not use AI to manipulate or deceive others
Report AI safety issues or vulnerabilities

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP to address new risks, technologies, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Acceptable Use Policy:

General Inquiries: legal@agentsearch.com
Abuse Reports: abuse@agentsearch.com
Appeals: appeals@agentsearch.com
Security Issues: security@agentsearch.com

13. Related Policies

Terms of Service - Our service terms and conditions
Privacy Policy - How we handle your data
Cookie Policy - Our use of cookies and tracking